Master of Science in Education (MSE)
Major - Physical Education
Specialization - Exercise Science
Thesis and Non-Thesis Option
Student Name ID #
Advisor Start Term
Thesis Option (30 Hours):
(Any changes to this program must be approved by your advisor.)
Course Title Hrs Grade Term
PRE 715 Understanding Research in Education (fall & spring) 3
PRE 710 Introduction to Statistical Analysis (fall & spring) 3
HSES 805 Lab Experiments & Analysis – Ex Phys (even fall) 3
HSES 810 Advanced Exercise Physiology (odd fall) 3
HSES 825 Skeletal Muscle Physiology (even spring) 3
HSES 872 Exercise and the Cardiovascular System (odd spring) 3
HSES 910 Biochemistry of Exercise (spring) 3
HSES 995 Field Experience in Exercise Science (fall, spring & summer) 3
HSES 899 Master’s Thesis (fall, spring & summer) 6
Non-Thesis Option (36 Hours):
Required Courses (27 Hours)
Course Title Hrs Grade Term
PRE 715 Understanding Research in Education (fall & spring) 3
PRE 710 Introduction to Statistical Analysis (fall & spring) 3
HSES 730 Advanced Concepts in Nutrition (fall) 3
HSES 805 Lab Experiments & Analysis – Ex Phys (even fall) 3
HSES 810 Advanced Exercise Physiology (odd fall) 3
HSES 825 Skeletal Muscle Physiology (even spring) 3
HSES 872 Exercise and the Cardiovascular System (odd spring) 3
HSES 771 Internship in Exercise Science (fall, spring & summer) 6
Suggested Electives (9 Hours total - Courses not on the list must be approved by your advisor.)
Course Title Hrs Grade Term
PSYC 779 Physiological Aspects of Health & Disease 3
HSES 804 Sports Psychology 3
HSES 806 Stress Management 3
HSES 812 Current issues in Health 3
HSES 823 Behavior Modification in Health & Exercise 3
HSES 831 Ethics in the Sport Industry 3
HSES 840 Leadership and Management 3
HSES 842 Sport Marketing 3
HSES 892 Exercise Psychology 3
Revised Spring 2010